Florence Daily News

Florence Bans Rickshaws from Historic Center Starting October 15

The new regulation makes Florence the first Italian city to adopt such a measure to preserve decorum.
Discounts and Dilemmas: Florence’s Saldi for Visitors and Shops

Though tourists enjoy the surprise and discounts, many local workers have mixed feelings.
Bella Musica plays Mozart in Santo Spirito – Book Your Free Seat

Friends of Florence presents a concert on August 28 in the Basilica cloister.Florence Daily News readers can reserve free admission.
AI Surveillance System Coming to Florence Highway Park-and-Ride Hub

New technologies to boost security at Villa Costanza tramway terminal.

New golf course at PGA of Italy National Resort

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Sports

Dana Fry and Jason Straka are designing a new golf course at PGA of Italy National Resort and Spa, near the town of Aulla, in Tuscany, Italy, under the auspices of Hurdzan-Fry Environmental Golf Course Design. The golf course at PGA of Italy National Resort and Spa, overlooking the Apennine Mountains, will cover hilly terrain, blending with the surrounding rolling Tuscan landscape.

Searching for the real-life Mona Lisa in Florence

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

Italian archaeologists are searching for the remains of the real-life Mona Lisa. They have found two more skeletons. The two bodies were found under the basement of a former convent in Florence, Italy, on Tuesday. The team believes Lisa Gherardini, said to be the model in Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous piece, is buried there.

Old Conventino, Lungo-un-giorno creativity skills

Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

In the historical premises of Old Conventino, renovated and changed in the beating heart of the artistic craft in Florence, Lungoungiorno returns in an autumn version. In the sign of handicraft and of Florentine tradition, there will be a two-day market exhibition of unique products, workshops to test manual skills and creativity and for the most greedy people.

Edison Library to close, Apple to open in Florence

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Alyssa Di Rienzo News

Piazza della Reppublica is one of the most famous in Florence. It exists at the heart of city, and is home to many prestigious local businesses. Florentines and tourists alike flock to piazza for its the historic cafes such as Café Gilli or Café Gubbie Rossi, and for the well known local establishments, such as the famous Libreria Edison.

Professor Ertman will focus on the current crisis

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

The Euro-Crisis in Germany and Italy is the debate on October 2, 2012,at 6 pm, Villa La Pietra, Florence, Italy. In his talk, Professor Ertman will focus on the way the current European crisis has been understood and discussed in Germany. Thomas Ertman is Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Sociology at NYU.

George Clooney will be “The Monster of Florence”

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Life

George Clooney will be actor and producer of the film “The Monster of Florence”. In 2104 the actor will play the writer Douglas Preston, who in 2000 moved with his family to Italy and the Italian journalist Mario Spezi, who began a journalistic investigation on the eight dual murders that took place around Florence between 1968 and 1985.

Pieroni, painter and architect of Medici

Monday, October 1, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Arts

The project La Città degli Uffizi has as inspiration the showing artists of the famous gallery in their original places. At Impruneta there is an exhibition dedicated to its illustrious citizen Alessandro Pieroni, painter and architect of the court of the Medici and with him on display are the painters who were at his side in a grotesque decoration of the loggia of the Uffizi: Alessandro Allori, Giovanni Bizzelli, Giovanmaria Butteri, Ludovico Buti and Cigoli.

German court abandons Nazi massacre case

Monday, October 1, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini News

German magistrates decided not to prosecute eight former-Nazi officials for participating in a notorious World War II massacre in Tuscany, sparking rage and disbelief among Italian politicians, survivors, and victims’ families on Monday.

Ferragamo unveils a new store in Brisbane

Monday, October 1, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Business

Salvatore Ferragamo, one of the most recognized luxury brands in the world, announces the opening of its new store at Queen’s Plaza, Brisbane. Covering almost 160 square meters on one beautifully designed floor, the new store offers a complete range of Italian crafted products/accessories and a truly relaxing shopping environment to both the local customers and tourists to Brisbane.

Wine and olive trails on the hills of Tuscany

Monday, October 1, 2012 Jamie "Florence" Lorenzini Travel

The Wine Trail of the Pisa Hills is an itinerary through the Tuscan countryside, which highlights many small towns that boast great traditions. In the immediate vicinity of Pisa, the trail winds through farmlands, hills and valleys. It is a highly accessible itinerary and can be explored with environmentally-friendly alternatives to cars, like bicycles.